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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1917
Page
2
A scattered essay argues education should emphasize farming over professions, condemns illogical public health laws, and cites a case where a mother thiefs to feed her children after a state medical board barred a breadwinner. It laments laws harming honest work and promoting crime.
The Labor Clarion of San Francisco denounces compulsory labor legislation arguing that faddists push mandatory arbitration sickness insurance and military training, while politicians seek vote bait. The piece warns compulsory laws trap workers and aid political reformers.
A March 6 bill in Congress increases annual government pay by 10 percent for those earning 1200 or less and 5 percent for 1200 to 1800. It affects about 200,000 workers in six departments, marking the largest blanket raise yet. The piece notes rail and telegraph expansion could grow federal staff and election influence.
Legal proclamation by Mayor W. T. Dement declaring the Myrtle Point Oregon ordinance in full force after a vote of 100 to 90. Includes penalties for firms or corporations and license denial for repeat violations. Also notes a separate contest notice from the Department of the Interior regarding a Homestead Entry 09763 in Township 30S Range 13W.
A sworn to and subscribed before me document outlining ownership, management, and security holders for Myrtle Point Oregon publisher editor and business, naming C Milton Schulz as owner and listing nil bondholders or securities over 1 percent. Dated August 4 1917 with a notarized signature by A Dodge and commission through December 11 1919.
The document lists dates for four publications in 1917 regarding a contestant. It requires the contestant to state the post office for future notices. It references W. H. Canon and a March 29 first publication with second, third, and fourth publications on April 12, April 19.
The undersigned is appointed Administrator of the Estate of Austin Wade, Deceased, by the County Court for Coos County Oregon. All persons with claims must present duly verified vouchers to Claude Giles at Bank of Myrtle Point Building Myrtle Point Oregon within six months. Dated Sunday April 1917 Ge Arthur Wade Administrator.
The land office in Eugene Oregon announces that James Bart of Arago Oregon made a final three year entry for the NW 1 4 of the section 9 Township 28 9 Range 13 W Willamette Meridian. Edgar A Dodge commissioner will hold final proof on April 8 at Myrtle Point Oregon. Witnesses include Sen of Arago, Russell J Hill of Arago Ellie Powers of Oregon and Louis Miller of Myrtle Point.
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